Farmhouse fire in Mytholmroyd
Firefighters from Todmorden and Mytholmroyd attended a house fire at Church Bank off Cragg Road last night (Tuesday).The incident happened at around 7pm when a log burning stove with a metal flute...
View ArticleFlood defences inspection starts
Military personnel are helping the Environment Agency (EA) with an urgent inspection of 40,000 flood defence assets across the North West.EA operations manager Matt Crump said: “The defences need to be...
View ArticleAir your concerns at Janet’s surgery
Residents in the Calder Ward will be able to raise their concerns about local issues at a monthly surgery.Calder Ward Councillor Janet Battye will hold her latest surgery on Saturday between 10am and...
View ArticleMorrisons’ staff payroll data stolen
Data from Morrisons’ staff payroll system has been stolen and published on the internet, the Yorkshire-based supermarket chain revealed today.The data theft, which was spotted by bosses yesterday,...
View ArticleHistoric pub takeover could be only a week away
The historic community takeover of an upper Calder Valley pub is expected to take place next week after months of negotiations.Last year a community share offer raised £130,000 to save the Fox and...
View ArticleRail misery for commuters . . .
Rail users were left with travel woes as westbound trains were cancelled from Halifax Train Station.Engineering works meant that there were replacement bus services in place across the Caldervale...
View ArticleFlood event is the business
Businesses in the upper Calder Valley are set to receive some valuable flood prevention advice at a special event next week.The “Yorkshire Tourism Flood Support Workshop” will take place in Hebden...
View ArticleSpecials help throw police ‘ring of steel’ around Calder Valley
More than 140 motorists were stopped by officers in a special show of force in Calderdale, focused on the Todmorden area.The final evening of February saw Special Constables - who volunteer their time...
View ArticleRoad closures on big race day announced
Residents are being urged to plan ahead after Calder Council announced the roads that will be closed during the Grand Depart weekend.The historic Tour De France race passes through the Calder Valley on...
View ArticleApply for a place at Mayor’s Day
Todmorden Town Council is inviting members of the community to take part in this year’s Mayor’s Day celebrations. To apply for a place at the sherry reception and buffet lunch at the town hall on May...
View ArticleCare provider appeals staff consultation ruling
The owner of a Todmorden care home is appealing against a Care Quality Commission judgement requiring an improvement in seeking staff’s views when assessing the quality of service people receive.Mr...
View ArticleCouncil working with site owner
Calderdale Council is continuing to work with the owners of the Halifax Road gateway site regarding future development of the land. A council spokesperson said: “We are continuing to work with the site...
View ArticleFire powered charity challenge
A team of firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are using their pedal power by cycling from Todmorden station to their twin town of Bramsche in Germany for charity.Ten firefighters...
View ArticleTodmorden In Bloom: The colours of spring are here
Todmorden in Bloom and flower-lovers will be happy to see our primroses, crocus and early daffodils blooming now.Primroses are part of the large primula family and often flower from February through to...
View ArticleChurch seeks turning area
Permission is being sought for planning permission to widen the existing access to create a hardstanding area and a turning area at St Mary’s Church, Todmorden, to accommodate at hearse and drop-off...
View ArticleAmbassador makes apprenticeship call
Local Liberal Democrats met with Gordon Birtwistle MP, the Government’s apprenticeships ambassador, during a visit to Todmorden. He talked about setting up links between businesses and schools.Coun...
View ArticleWill you support charity?
Age UK Todmorden is holding a will making month in March with the help of local solicitors to encourage more people to make their will.Todmorden based firms Wrigley Claydon and Jayne Brearley and Co...
View ArticleHave your say at next ward forum
The next Calder Ward Forum will be Tuesday, April 1, at Hebden Bridge Town Hall (6.15pm for 6.45pm start).Under discussion will be Calderdale A&E, Tour de France update, police update and there...
View ArticleElsbeth’s new health practice offers alternative approach
A health practitioner has launched a new business to help people suffering with stress, anxiety and depression. The conditions are becoming increasingly common in today’s world, but Elsbeth Hanson is...
View ArticleA touch of glass for Le Tour
An upper Calder Valley artist has created a series of limited edition prints depicting images of cyclists racing through towns on the Tour de France route.Jane O’Neill, of Abundant Glass in Hebden...
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